Two Golden Eagle women's golfers finish play at Tennessee Spring Challenge
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Lydia Baker and Palmer Sykes concluded action at the Tennessee Spring Challenge on Monday afternoon, representing the Tennessee Tech women's golf team as individuals at Fox Den Country Club in Knoxville.
By Mike Lehman, TTU Sports Information
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Lydia Baker and Palmer Sykes concluded action at the Tennessee Spring Challenge on Monday afternoon, representing the Tennessee Tech women's golf team as individuals at Fox Den Country Club in Knoxville.
The leaderboard was topped by Tennessee's Kaylee Dwyer, who carded a 4-under 140 over the two rounds of play to lead the field of 60 golfers.
For the purple and gold, Lydia Baker turned in a 161 on the day, starting with a 79 in round one backed by a pair of birdies. The junior followed up round one with a second-round tally of 82, delivering her second straight birdie on the par-5 18th hole.
Rookie Palmer Sykes finished her two rounds of action with a 181, producing rounds of 91 and 90.
The Golden Eagles will now focus on the OVC Championships next week, with a trip to Muscle Shoals, Ala. on the docket for Sunday, Apr. 13 through Tuesday, Apr. 15. Play will take place on the Fighting Joe Course at The Shoals, a Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail course.
| Leaderboard (60 Golfers) | ||||||
| 1. | Kaylee Dwyer (Tennessee) | 69-71=140 | -4 | |||
| 51. | Lydia Baker (I) | 79-82=161 | +17 | |||
| 60. | Palmer Sykes (I) | 91-90=181 | +37 | |||
| (I) - indicates competing as an individual | ||||||
File photo by Jim Dillon
